After the Arizona Cardinals defeated the Miami Dolphins in Week 9, they begin the week favored in their Week 9 home game against the Chicago Bears.
It is only the third time this season they are favored to win this season.
The 4-4 Cardinals will host the 4-3 Bears Sunday afternoon at State Farm Stadium at 4:05 p.m. ET (2:05 p.m. Arizona time).
Let’s have a look at the opening betting odds and lines for the Bears vs. Cardinals matchup.
Odds come from BetMGM, updated Monday night.
Bears at Cardinals Week 9 betting odds and line
Moneyline
- Bears -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
- Cardinals -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
This game is almost a pick’em. With -115 odds compared to the Bears’ -105 odds, Arizona is considered to be about 2% more likely to win the game than the Bears.
The Bears are 4-3 overall, while the Cardinals are 4-4.
Spread
- Bears +1 (-115)
- Cardinals -1 (-105)
The Cardinals are favored slightly. The spread was 1.5 points on Monday morning but shifted a half point.
To win an ATS bet on the Cardinals, they would have to win by at least two points. A $105 bet wins $100 in that scenario.
To cash in an ATS bet on the Bears, Chicago would need to win the game or have the game end in a tie. In a one-point loss, it would be a push and all wagers would be refunded.
The Cardinals are 5-3 ATS on the season, while the Bears are 4-2-1 ATS.
Total
- Over 44.5 (-110)
- Under 44.5 (-110)
The Bears are 3-4 O/U, while the Cardinals are 4-3-1 O/U.
A $110 bet on the Over wins $100 if the two teams combine for 45 or more points.
A $110 bet on the Under wins $100 if they combine for no more than 44 points.
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